Garlic Stuffed Green Place Packed Olives from Germany
Place packed green olives stuffed with garlic cloves in saline solution, containers ≤1 kg drained weight. Fits HTS 2005.70.16.00 for stuffed green olives in saline, quota-applicable for retail packs. Prepared otherwise than by vinegar, not frozen.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label with full ingredient list including saline composition; monitor calendar year quota closely
• Pitfall: reclassification if garlic pieces too large, resembling mixed vegetables
• Use FDA prior notice for food safety